Head of Integrated Food Management Process (DRIVE)

Job Introduction

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a Head of Integrated Food Management Process. In this project focussed role, you will lead the design, development and deployment of global/regional food processes and frameworks for Sodexo’s Food Management Process – Known as DRIVE. The DRIVE process includes centralised food category & menu management, stock keeping & supply management, demand planning & forecasting, product & ingredient ordering and logistics & distribution.

This is a great opportunity for ambitious individuals looking for a new opportunity they can make their own, as well as lead an exciting long term project, inspire teams and contribute to the achievement of the Global Food Platform vision, mission and ambition.
 

Role Responsibility

• Improve Food Performance through the preparation and deployment of the DRIVE process throughout all Segments in the UK & Ireland
• Oversee the development, deployment & maintenance of the Integrated Food Management Process (DRIVE) in line with the Global Model. This is split into two elements

Operational processes – document each part of the process and ensure that it is deployed effectively. This would include the following processes

• Recipe/menus development
• Production planning
• Ordering
• Stocktaking
• Supplier payment (Procure to Pay)
• Point of Sale

This will require ability to:

• Establish strong, effective and collaborative relationships with Global Food Platform VP Applications and Process, IST Competency Centres, HSE, Supply Management, Service Design, Culinary SME’s Deployment & Strategy and Regional/Country IFMP Deployment Project Managers.
• Develop deep understanding and knowledge about the IFMP.
• Apply the necessary tools and methodology to design the Way We Work (What and How) for the IFMP.

The Ideal Candidate

• Demonstrable experience of leading/deploying a similar large scale project
• Experience within food services/contract catering arena
• Strong knowledge of food management processes, applications, design and implementation.
• Outstanding leadership capabilities, illustrating proficiency in both verbal and written communications.
• Exemplify a high degree of personal integrity and interpersonal skills and abilities.
• Prove a willingness to commit the additional time and effort necessary during periods of heavy workload in order to meet project milestones, implementation deadlines and the like.

Desirable

• Degree or qualifications within project management

Package Description

Competitive Salary Package inc bonus, flexible benefits and car

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.